Thanks for indulging me to post on my own blog feature. Truly, I feel a bit strange doing it. Also, I wanted to try out the questionnaire I wrote, to make sure the questions were cohesive and inclusive of anything an author would want to include. I may make a couple changes.
That stated, I'll make you a deal. If you post a reply, I'll pick one of you (or all, if I'm feeling generous), to receive one of my previously published e-books in .pdf form. Deal? Ok.
One of my all-time favorite vacations was a few years ago
when my sister and I went to the The Resort at Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas
for their annual Food and Wine Festival.
It was pure heaven! When you
arrive at the resort, the entrance is through a FIRE LIT TUNNEL. I mean, you know you’re in for a grand time
when you drive through a fire-lit tunnel to get to the resort.
Our room was amazing.
There was a plunge pool right outside the sliding glass door, and every
afternoon at 4pm, chips, homemade guacamole and two Coronas showed up, as if by
magic.
As my sister was actually there for work (she worked for a
popular food magazine and was covering the event), we were able to attend a
variety of culinary events and training.
We even took an excursion to a local farm where we picked fresh produce
to make into delightful culinary treats.
Everyone that worked at the resort were top-notch, and you
got the sense that they truly took pride in giving you the best guest
experience possible. We even talked
privately with a few who told us that they held a high sense of pride to work
at the resort, as jobs there are highly sought after.
Our last night there,, the Festival put on an amazing multi
course dinner and fireworks show, celebrating their anniversary. To sum up our
entire visit in one word…MAGICAL! From our first drive through the tunnel, to
the magical afternoon chips and salsa that appeared in our room, to watching a
fireworks display over the beach while holding sparklers. Pure magic!
I highly recommend the Capella Pedregal resort to
anyone. It is a bit pricey (but worth
it), and would make an ideal honeymoon destination or special anniversary
trip. The resort is stunning and the
staff will make you feel pampered and well taken care of.
Title: Steele and Stone
Series
and Book #: The Daring
Hearts series, Book 1
Author/pen
name: Kay Phoenix
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Date of Publication: November 2, 2016
ASIN: B01LYUQ75N
Number of pages: 133
Word Count: 42,000
Blurb:
Elle Thompson was raised
in Denver. She paints. She hikes. She knows how to avoid cougar attacks.
The only cougars Michael Williams usually
worries about are the ones that wear leopard print leggings on 5th Avenue.
But, when his acquisition firm sets its sights
on Elle's family business, his tidy life goes awry. As things unravel, so do
all his preconceived notions of love and what makes a perfect partner.
Buy link:
Excerpt:
“So, how
are you feeling today?” a familiar voice asked behind him. He didn’t
have to turn to know who it was, but he turned anyway, temporarily forgetting
about his sunburn until he saw the shocked expression on her face.
“Whoa! No
sunblock either? I had some, you could have asked,” she giggled. “That’ll
peel for sure.”
Blue!
Brilliant, shimmering blue eyes. He hadn’t seen her eyes during their hike, as
they’d been hidden behind sunglasses the whole time, and he’d always been a
sucker for blue eyes. Her blonde hair hung long, loose and wavy as she leaned
casually against the doorframe.
“I see
you’ve already made yourself quite at home,” she said. “Randall told me he let
you use the conference room.”
“What
are you doing here?” he asked in a tone that sounded a bit too firm.
“Oh, no
‘How are you?’ or ‘Nice to see you?’” She tilted her
head to the side, causing a loose curl to graze her breast.
He
turned back to the coffee. “I didn’t mean to sound rude. You just
surprised me.”
Author bio:
Ms.
Phoenix is a rare bird herself...a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She
belongs to Las Vegas Romance Writers and has served on the board for several
years. She is also a member of Romance Writers of America with PAN status.
Prior
to writing, Kay was a Graphic Artist for fifteen years in the casino industry
and holds degrees in both Graphic Arts and Psychology. In her spare time she
enjoys hiking, traveling and photography. She is also involved in several Las
Vegas non-profits, and is the current Chairman of a popular, long-running,
local art show.
Kay
has been blessed to be able to travel many places, which inspired her to host a
weekly author spotlight called “Midweek Escapes” on her blog. It features guest
author’s favorite vacation destinations, their travel tips, and, of course,
information about their book releases and occasional giveaways.
Author website and social media
links:
